Robert,If the objective of your purchase is cash-flow, then appreciation matters little - don't get me wrong, it's still nice, but the success of the investment does not rely upon it.Matching your product - in your case, single-story (ranch style) duplexes - to your clientele ({nearly} retired, aging tenants who do not wish to contend with stairs as they grow old or those with mobility issues), whether done explicitly or intuitively, is the key to low turnover.We are considering a multi-family unit which is comprised of 25-row houses in a single story garden home format as it has an appeal to our aging population.

I wouldn't suggest staging the bedrooms as it can make them appear smaller, as previously stated.I just flipped a home built in 1954 and staged it with mid-century modern styling and everyone who saw the "jewelry" loved what I did with the place.

If they ask why you want them just tell them you are very detail oriented and want them for documentation purposes.

/ft. are updated and decorated in a style attractive to their market segment.

Location, sizes, styles, acreage, condition, views, external factors (busy roads, the dump, lake view, golf course, etc).

My general counsel to those that ask is "buy in an area where you can make money", don't spend so much time worrying about wether it's the neighborhood that you love, or the style of home your intrigued by.

I just switched to A2 invitation style envelopes 4.375" x 5.75" from Office Depot.

I also found out the neighborhood was built in the late 40's early 50's, so maybe it is a style or technique from that time?

The problem is this area is all over the place with the style and sizes of these properties.

Guaranteed for life plumbing fixtures.Industrial style towel bars.No curtains/blinds.Absolutely no carpet.